

But now it has a bigger sibling, as the Surface Book 2 ships in either a 13.5-inch or a 15-inch form factor. If you already own a Surface Book, you know what the Surface Book 2 looks like: It’s virtually identical. Compare it to Apple’s MacBook Pro, if you’d like: On paper, the Surface Book 2 tops it. I very rarely ever undocked either the first- or second-generation Surface Book, and the combination of a sturdy construction, full-sized ports, terrific battery life, and excellent performance makes the Surface Book 2 the undisputed star of Microsoft’s mobile lineup. With a name like “ Surface Laptop,” you’d think that the Laptop, not the Book, would be Microsoft’s flagship notebook. The 15-inch Surface Book 2 (left) sits next to the original 13.5-inch Surface Book, which otherwise looks nearly identical.
